I am a vegan so i can't eat fish...where do i get my phosphate?

Question

my mom said that if you don't eat fish than you don't get phosphate what the h**l is phosphate anyways and do i really need it in my body she says something about how it's good for your brain! but i don't know!!

Answer 1

Potatoes, Lima beans, green peas and artichoke are a great source. Though, I think it's phosphorus.

Answer 2

you can take supplements. google it.

Answer 3

P is present in all living things.

Both plants and animals need phosphorus, which is an integral component of DNA. Phosphate can exist in inorganic (bone) or organic (DNA) forms.

Answer 4

LOL, what does your mom know?

Is she a dietitian?

http://www.nutritiondata.com/foods-00012...

Good for your brain? She sounds WAY off.

It sounds like she is thinking of Omega-3s which are found in flax seeds and algae.

Answer 5

You could probablly get it from a few dofferent kinds of supplements (vitimans).

Answer 6

Phosphates are found in saltwater.  Plants need phosphates, humans do not.  I think your Mom is thinking of Omega 3 which is found in fish and is good for the brain  (and the heart).

Answer 7

beans, peas, nuts and whole grain cereals

Answer 8

you should eat fish and poultry its not meat